This bill modifies teacher education and licensing, focusing on special education and English learner instruction.

This bill modifies provisions related to teacher education and licensing, particularly for special education and English learner instruction. It mandates that higher education institutions include clinical experiences and appropriate remediation opportunities in their programs. The Department of Education must set minimum scores for summative end-of-program assessments and publish related data. Clinical experiences must include a minimum of 15 practicum hours for special education and 40 hours for English learner instruction.

This bill modifies teacher education and licensing, focusing on special education and English learner instruction.

This bill modifies provisions related to teacher education and licensing, particularly for special education and English learner instruction. It mandates that higher education institutions include clinical experiences and appropriate remediation opportunities in their programs. The Department of Education must set minimum scores for summative end-of-program assessments and publish related data. Clinical experiences must include a minimum of 15 practicum hours for special education and 40 hours for English learner instruction.